Genetics
Molecular characterization of wheat germplasm using microsatellite markers
Authors: S. Ijaz and I.A. Khan
We investigated the genetic diversity of 63 wheat genotypes, composed of 48 accessions and 15 varieties, using 56 polymorphic simple sequence repeat primers. One hundred and eighty-six loci were found, with a mean of 131.26 alleles per locus. Cluster analysis based on microsatellite allelic diversity discriminated the accessions and varieties into di.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
A genomic parasite in the evolution of metazoan development
Authors: H.F. Hoenigsberg* and C. Sanabria
It is a challenge to understand how development emerged as a mechanism to dismantle and dismiss the intromission of foreign parasites in order to consolidate a higher-level multicellular unit of selection where more heritable variations in fitness, required for complex organization, can be procured. Levels in biological hierarchy genes, networks of genes,.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr571
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr571
Reduced levels of genetic variation in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) from Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil, based on analysis of the mitochondrial DNA ND5 gene
Authors: R.T. Maia1, V.M. Scarpassa2, L.H. Maciel-Litaiff3 and W.P. Tadei2
Aedes albopictus, a mosquito originally from Southeast Asia, is considered to be one of the main vectors of dengue fever, yellow fever and other arboviruses. We examined the genetic variability and population structure of 68 individuals of Ae. albopictus collected from five neighborhoods of the city of Manaus, based on the mitochondrial gene cod.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr624
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr624
Identification of the e allele at the Extension locus (MC1R) in Brazilian Creole sheep and its role in wool color variation
Authors: D. Hepp G.L. Gon�§alves G.R.P. Moreira T.R.O. Freitas C.T.D.C. Martins T.A. Weimer D.T. Passos
The melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene has been described as responsible for the black color in some breeds of sheep, but little is known about its function in many colored breeds, particularly those with a wide range of pigmentation phenotypes. The Brazilian Creole is a local breed of sheep from southern Brazil that has a wide variety of wool colors. We.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.22.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.22.5
Genotyping of urinary samples stored with EDTA for forensic applications
Authors: S.H. Zhang S.M. Zhao Z.M. Zhao C.T. Li
Individual identification of urinary samples is necessary when sample switching or handling are suspected during a judicial process. To improve the rate of successful genotyping of urinary samples, we examined the stability of DNA in urinary samples stored for up to 30 days. Urinary samples from 20 healthy individuals (10 males and 10 females) were stored.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.10.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.10.5
Patterns of genetic diversity and population structure of the threatened Houbara and Macqueen�s bustards as revealed by microsatellite markers
Authors: A. Korrida S. Jadallah F. Chbel A. Amin-Alami M. Ahra S. Aggrey
The Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata) is a threatened avian species that is rapidly declining throughout its range, especially in North Africa, Asia and the Canary Islands. We examined the population structure and genetic variation for the three Houbara subspecies C. undulata undulata, C. u. fuertaventurae and C. u. macqueenii. A total of 266 birds from.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.September.12.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.12.4
Path analysis and canonical correlations for indirect selection of Jatropha genotypes with higher oil yield
Authors: L.A. Silva, L.A. Peixoto, P.E. Teodoro, E.V. Rodrigues, B.G. Laviola, L.L. Bhering
Jatropha is a species with great potential for biodiesel production, and the knowledge on how the main agronomic traits are correlated will contribute to its improvement. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to estimate the genetic parameters of the traits: plant height at 12 and 40 months, canopy projection on the row.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019562
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019562
Karyoevolution of the toadfish Thalassophryne nattereri (Batrachoidiformes: Batrachoididae)
Authors: G.W.W.F. Costa and W.F. Molina
The Batrachoididae includes some venomous brackish and marine fish found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. This family is composed of 69 species, distributed among 19 genera. Species of the genus Thalassophryne have been reported along the coast of Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil); T. nattereri has been responsible for a large number of human injuri.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr640
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr640
Characterization of eight novel microsatellite markers in the green-lipped mussel Perna viridis (Mytilidae)
Authors: Y.Y. Cao Z.B. Li Q.H. Li X.J. Chen L. Chen G. Dai
The green lipped mussel, also known as the Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) is a fast reproducing and valuable food source, but it is also considered an invasive species and can clog and damage pipes and marine equipment. Eight novel polymorphic microsatellite loci for P. viridis were isolated and characterized. Microsatellite polymorphism was evaluated.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.February.7.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.7.4
Frequency of alterations in the MEFV gene and clinical signs in familial Mediterranean fever in Central Anatolia, Turkey
Authors: G.G. Ceylan, C. Ceylan and E. Ozturk
Familial Mediterranean fever is a recessive autoinflammatory disease that is frequent in Armenians, Jews, Arabs, and Turks. The MEFV gene is responsible for this disease. We looked for MEFV gene variations (polymorphism and mutations) in a population that resides in Central Anatolia, Turkey. DNA was extracted from peripheral b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.May.7.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.7.4